Archive for 'Dutch Language'
Het Wilhelmus: The Dutch National Anthem Posted by sarah on Jun 23, 2010
Since I covered a little bit about immigration in my last post, now might be a good time to introduce you to the Dutch National Anthem: Het Wilhelmus. You aren’t required to know it for any official purpose, but it wouldn’t hurt to be able to sing along during the World Cup this summer. I…
Immigration to the Netherlands Posted by sarah on Jun 21, 2010
There are many reasons you might want to immigrate to the Netherlands. Whether it’s reuniting with family, starting a family, following a spouse, trying something new, or getting your education, the entire process can be very confusing. If you’re seriously considering moving here, there are resources you will need to check out first and questions…
Dutch Language Book Review: Taal Is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding Posted by sarah on Jun 16, 2010
Taal Is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding, door Paulien Cornelisse Paulien Cornelisse is a Dutch cabaret comedienne and author who writes and performs about the modern use of the Dutch language. She wrote this absolutely hilarious book, “Taal is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding,” and I just have to tell you all about it. The…
Rembrandt van Rijn Posted by noortje on Jun 15, 2010
Earlier I talked about Van Gogh, one of the greatest painters from Dutch soil. Even though he is great, he doesn’t stand alone. Rembrandt van Rijn is one of those men whose art became just as famous. Let me tell you a little bit about this other Dutch talent. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born…
Sarah’s Top 10 Must See in Amsterdam Posted by sarah on Jun 9, 2010
Well, I’ve been here a few years now, and perhaps it’s about time that I compiled a list of things I consider “must-see” if you happen to come to Amsterdam. I should probably have this list anyway for the off-chance that I have a visitor from home here and I need to think of things…
A Dutch Conversation at the Ticket Booth Posted by noortje on Jun 8, 2010
If you go to the cinema, the theater or the museum, you must always pass the person at the ticket booth. Although almost everyone speaks in English in this little country of ours, it is just as much fun to get your ticket or seat in Dutch. So start practicing and impress your friends! The…
Those Lovely Dutch Monday Air Raid Sirens Posted by sarah on Jun 7, 2010
If you have never been in the Netherlands on the first Monday of any given month, you have managed to miss out on a real treat. I can remember my first Monday of the month like it was yesterday. I had been in the Netherlands for about a week and a half, it was a…